This 5 days tour includes the best of the Khmer Empire and the great Phnom Penh, which is a best way to discover the real Cambodia life and culture. It covers the amazing temples inside Angkore Thom and Angkor Wat, as well as those essential sites in Phnom Penh.
After your arriving at Siem Reap, head to Angkor Wat to be impressed by the magnificent temples and enjoy the sunset from the pyramid-shaped temple of Pre Rup. Then the next day, continue touring the Angkor Thom from the South Gate, to see the lost temples in this ancient city. Then fly to Phnom Penh to have a full day city tour to Wat Phnom Temple, National Museum, Royal Palace and other highlights.
Trip Highlights
Two days to be impressed by the splendid temples of Angkor.
Head out to the Tonle Sap Lake and explore the village of Kompong Phluk.
Enjoy the magnificent sunset at the temple of Pre Rup.
To discover the Phnom Penh, which once was called “Pearl of Asia”.
At a Glance
Siem Reap(3 nights)
Phnom Penh(1 nights)
Day 1 Arrive in Siem Reap
Flight: International flight on your own arrangment or on requests.
Meals: Dinner
Welcome to Siem Reap, the city where the famous world wonder Angkor Wat Temple locates. Upon arrival at Siem Reap airport, you will meet your local guide then escort to hotel.
In the evening, enjoy a dinner with traditional Cambodian Apsara Dancing show. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 2 Full Day Angkor Thom Ancient City & Relics Discovery
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, you'll begin your explorations of the remains of an ancient civilization that once ruled much of Southeast Asia. Today, you'll be visiting the ancient capital city of Angkor Thom. On your way to Angkor Thom, you’ll catch a glimpse of the front of Angkor Wat as you pass by, which will leave you with a tingling feeling on the back of your neck as you take your first glance of the enormity and wonder of the largest religious complex to ever exist.
However, we’ll be saving the best for last as you go on today to see some other equally impressive structures of Ta Prohm Temple, Bayon Temple, Banteay Kdei, Baphoun, Elephant Terrace, Leper King Terrace, and the Royal Palace.
First on the agenda is Ta Prohm. Worn by time, rain, and overpowered by the jungle, this immaculate structure hidden under canopy will leave you feeling like you’ve stepped into the movie set of a treasure hunt adventure. Your private tour guide will give you the history and stories passed through oral tradition.
After you’ve had lunch, your exploits will continue as you visit Banteay Kdei ("Citadel of Chambers”). You’ll also visit Victory Gate, Terrace of the Leper King, the Royal Palace, Baphuon and Bayon. Bayon sets itself apart with its almost 200 smiling faces, sure to make you feel welcomed on your second day to the Kingdom of Wonders. With its winding tunnels, chambers, and daring climbs, Bayon will give you many picturesque moments to keep your camera busy. As the sun approaches the horizon, you'll enjoy a sunset from the top of the pyramid-shaped temple of Pre Rup. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 3 Banteay Srey, Angkor Wat, Gondola Ride
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today, you’ll experience the temple relics in a way that will really let you feel like you’ve escaped the 20th century and traveled a thousand years back to a time when life was simple and nature was surreal.
After breakfast, you will visit the Banteay Srey Temple which is famed as pink stone temple, it is famous for its beautiful stone statues.
Then you’ll go for a gondola ride through the moats of Angkor Thom to see the vast ruins of the Khmer Empire at its peak. Close your eyes and smell the sweet perfume of the romdoul flowers growing wild on the shore mixed with the scent of lotus flowers bobbing in the water.
Finally, be prepared today to enjoy one of the Seven Wonders of the World: Angkor Wat. At this point, you most probably have gotten glimpses of the towers over treetops and the gates in front in passing. But now you’ll finally get to satiate that curiosity that’s grown in the last few days.
Enter Angkor Wat and learn about the stories and amazing architecture that has stunned archeologists leaving more questions than answers. Angkor Wat possesses some of the most intricate and longest stone carvings in the world. This complex is four times the size of the Vatican City making it the largest religious site in the world. Spend the morning adventuring through the many passages, levels, and exploring chambers that once housed one many treasures of the ancient world. It will be an experience you won’t forget. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Day 4 Fly to Phnom Penh , Half day City Tour
Flights: Internal flights will be on PNT's arrangement
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning, you will transfer to airport onward flight to Phnom Penh. Upon arrive, enjoy a full day city tour. You will visit the Wat Phnom Temple which dedicated to Vishnu and Shiva, then visit the National Museum where you will see the large collection of Khmer history, arts and architecture. You will also visit the Silver Pagoda which has 5,000 silver tiles on the floor and a visit to the Royal Palace where the Khmer royal family leaves.
Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Phnom Penh.
Day 5 Departure from Phnom Penh
Flight: International flight will be on your own arrangement
Meal: Breakfast
Free at leisure until transfer to airport for departure from Phnom Penh.